Female Support Worker * Carlisle Part-time– 16 hours per week – weekdays with occasional weekends £12 per hour *Occupational Pursuant to Para 1 Schedule 9 of Equality Act 2010 Calling all lovers of local history and wildlife! Are you an experienced care professional who is looking for a rewarding career? We are recruiting a FemaleSupport Worker to support a 49-year-old male in Cumbria who sustained an acquired brain injury following a bike accident a few years ago. You will be supporting them to access the community, assisting with their weekly shopping and meal planning, helping to do activities that they enjoy such as heading to the coast and into the countryside to enjoy the views and the surrounding areas. The client has a great sense of humour and an extensive knowledge of local history. This role would suit someone who has an interest in local history, motorbikes, films, wildlife and of course a sense of humouris an absolute must! You will work 16 hours per week on weekdays, with the occasional weekend work. The pay for this role is £12 per hour. Duties of the Female Support Worker: * Your duties will include taking the client out into the community so that they can complete their shopping duties and being socially involved with other people in the community. * You will also attend medical appointments with the client, other duties will include encouraging the client to engage in therapy programmes set out alongside other healthcare professionals to assist the client to live actively and independently. Key skills, knowledge and experience of the Female Support Worker: * You should have previous experience of working within the health and social care sector. * Driving licence and car owner is essential. * You should be trained to NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care(or have equivalent experience e.g. completed year 1/level 4 of a recognised health profession degree course) * This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check Benefits: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience Generous mileage rates Option to purchase additional holidayand additional days accruing with service Company pension, health cover and employee rewards Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle, including flexible hours Our Client is specialist case management and rehabilitation company providing Support Work, Case Management, Occupational Therapy,Physiotherapy and Medico Legal services to children and adults across North East England, North West England and Scotland. The company is committed to the continuous learning and development of all our staff to enable them to realise their potential. All new starters take part in their peer-reviewed induction program through probation, as well as ongoing supervision. They provide bespoke in-house training, as well as sourcing specialised client-specific training. Training&Development: High quality in-house training and the chance to learn from other professionals Regular supervision and mentorship from experienced peers Opportunities to attend continuing professional development courses Company Culture: Friendly colleagues with a shared commitment to company values Strong culture of recognising and celebrating achievement Access to wellbeing resources through Employee Assistance Programme Time off to give blood Involvement with charities and industry groups Free parking and hot drinks, and always a warm welcome at head office Please apply now to avoid